Bible Study

1Cor 15:58 Answers to the Christian’s Life Some of the most powerful truths in the Bible are found in a single verse. Consider John 3;16, 1John 1:9, and so many more! Pr 3:6 In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths. I do not know that this verse will impact your … Continue reading “1 Corinthians 15:58 – Answers to the Christian’s Life – Bible study”

2Corinthans 1:3-7 Suffering Saints (1) Some teach that Christians are not to suffer. Sadly, although the idea sounds good and might make for some lofty preaching, it is not true. The Bible teaches both by doctrine and example that Gods people will suffer – and sometimes in great measure. To prove that point, I give … Continue reading “2 Corinthians 1:3-7 – Suffering Saints (1) – Bible study”

Hebrews 12:2 Suffering Saints (2) Last Sunday night, I preached the first in a series of messages on suffering. There were several important points to that message. 1. It was to let you know that suffering is part of everyones life. God is not just picking on you. 2. It was to let you know … Continue reading “Hebrews 12:2 – Suffering Saints (2) – Bible study”

2Corinthians 5:10 Our Judgment For Christians, the following Bible verse should raise some concern. It tells of an absolute for us all. Let me break it down into parts. "We" – The Christians. "must" – Having no choice, The Christians absolutely will partake in this. "all" – Absolutely no exceptions, each and every individual absolutely … Continue reading “2 Corinthians 5:10 – Our Judgment – Bible study”

2 Corinthians 5:17 New I first started serving the Lord not long after I was saved and selected Zech 4:6 as my lifes verse, mainly because I wanted to see the power of God in my life. Zec 4:6 Then he answered and spake unto me, saying, This is the word of the LORD unto … Continue reading “2 Corinthians 5:17 – New – Bible study”

2Cor 6:11-18 Sin Is A Bad Choice! Paul was writing to the Corinthian church. The first three verses use comparisons that dont translate well into our language. Paul used the term "mouth," "bowels," and "straitened" like we use the words arms, hearts, and stubborn. Paul was saying \#1\ our arms are open to you and … Continue reading “2 Corinthians 6:11-18 – Sin Is A Bad Choice – Bible study”

2Cor 7:9-11 Repentance The Bible talks much about repentance. The Bible speaks of it being necessary for the salvation of the lost and for the reconciliation of the saved who have sinned. \#1Cor 11:28-29\ command the believer to examine himself lest he partake of the Lords supper unworthily. Such a command would require repentance from … Continue reading “2 Corinthians 7:9-11 – Repentance – Bible study”

2Corinthians 5:21 Christ Our Substitute If you have severed in any branch of the military, would you please stand? Today is the day we remember those who have fallen in battle for our country. I saw two newspaper articles this week which caught my attention. The first was a USA Today article entitled, "Afghanistan: Americas … Continue reading “2 Corinthians 5:21Substitution – Bible study”

2Corinthians 6:2 Urgency I draw your attention to the phrase "now is the accepted time" and more directly to the word "now." The call of Christ is a call to change people. Whether we realize it or not, things are not well with any of us. 1. We are born sinners. Romans 5:12 Wherefore, as … Continue reading “2 Corinthians 6:2Urgency – Bible study”

2Corinthians 7:4-7 Borrowed Comfort Notice how Paul described his life. In \#5\, there were troubles on every side. That was no exaggeration. Everywhere Paul went, Paul was met with hostility. The nicer people wanted him beaten and gone, but the not so nice People wanted him dead. That is just the outside. On the inside … Continue reading “2 Corinthians 7:4-7 – Borrowed Comfort – Bible study”